TECHNICAL RESEARCH: Photography

This mind map includes helpful research into photo composition and techniques that helps to create an impact on its audiences. We feel that this research will be particularly useful for our poster promoting our documentary. This includes 5 'rules' which are:
By Jack Archer, Alex Duckett and Wil Laufs
1. SIMPLIFY THE SCENE: As the camera, such as a DSLR does not discriminate and therefore crisply captures everything within an image, it is advised that when taking a photo, the subject must be chosen and the focal length should be set accordingly. Silhouettes, textures and patterns are often good examples of simple compositions.
1. This technique works as a simpler image can potentially make more of an impact. This is something that we would need to consider when choosing our poster image(s).
2. ASPECT RATIO: When taking an image, it is advised to take a horizontal AND vertical shot of the scene, adjusting the position and/ or zoom setting if necessary. When wanting to take a widescreen- effect image, it is good to ensure that the image crops to a 16:9 ratio. However, if this is something that we would go for, we would need to remember that the aspect ratio may be different on the medium that we would print our image on.
3. AVOID THE MIDDLE: The majority of the time, having the subject of the image in the middle of the frame can create quite a static and boring image. One way to overcome this is using the RULE OF THIRDS, where the image is split into thirds horizontally and vertically and then the subject can then be placed in any of these imaginary sections. Sometimes it is good to move the subject away from the centre whilst also considering the rest of the scene and also any contrasts in light and colour.
4. USING DIAGONALS: Horizontal images often evoke and connote static and calm pictures, whereas vertical images often connote permanence and stability. However diagonal images are good images to use in order to evoke/ connote drama, uncertainty which can be achieved simply by altering the focal length. Wider angled shots tend to introduce diagonal lines due to greater perspective. Or the "Dutch Tilt" technique could be used, whereby the camera is tilted as the picture is being taken.
5. BACKGROUND: This aspect of the image is just as important as the subject. This rule almost ties in with simplifying the scene. Often, changing the camera and/or the subjects position can be enough to get rid of a cluttered background. Otherwise, a wide lens aperture or a longer focal length can be used to blur out the background of an image. For this, it would depend whether the background is suitable and is part of the story that we want to tell

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